Governor Cooper Annouches District Court Appointment

Doug Green sworn in as newest district court judge

Doug is from Alamance County. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Duke University, a master of business administration degree from Elon University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University. Doug is married to his wife, Julie, with whom he has two children. He is a member of Grace Outreach Ministries Church. 

Doug has experience serving as the Assistant Attorney General at the North Carolina Department of Justice. He also served as an Alamance County Assistant District Attorney and as a partner for Smith Giles, LLC. 

Doug Green currently serves as a District Court Judge for District 17. He was appointed to this position in February 2024, and is serving his first term.  

Has experience practicing personal injury law and employment law. 

Holds membership with the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of North Carolina.

Is a former member of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of Florida.

- Has experience practicing personal injury law and employment law. 
- Holds membership with the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of North Carolina.
- Is a former member of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of Florida.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Doug Green’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Said, "My motivation to serve as Judge in District Court is rooted in my deep commitment to children." 

Plans to focus on "the well-being of children so that they have the greatest chance of growing up safe and healthy with as many opportunities to thrive as possible.”

- Said, "My motivation to serve as Judge in District Court is rooted in my deep commitment to children." 
- Plans to focus on "the well-being of children so that they have the greatest chance of growing up safe and healthy with as many opportunities to thrive as possible.”

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

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Doug Green

Doug is from Alamance County. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Duke University, a master of business administration degree from Elon University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University. Doug is married to his wife, Julie, with whom they have two children together. He is a member of Grace Outreach Ministries church. 

Doug has experience serving as the Assistant Attorney General at the North Carolina Department of Justice. He also served as an Alamance County Assistant District Attorney and as a partner of the Smith Giles, LLC law firm. 

Current member of the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of North Carolina.

Former member of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of Florida.

- Has experience practicing personal injury law and employment law. 
- Current member of the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of North Carolina.
- Former member of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of Florida.

Said his "motivation to serve as Judge in District Court is rooted in my deep commitment to children." 

- Said his "motivation to serve as Judge in District Court is rooted in my deep commitment to children." 
- Plans to focus on "the well-being of children so that they have the greatest chance of growing up safe and healthy with as many opportunities to thrive as possible.”

Former member of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, and a member of the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.

- Has experience practicing personal injury law and employment law. 
- Current member of the U.S. District Court, and the Middle District of North Carolina.
- Former member of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, and a member of the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.

Current member of the U.S. District Court and Middle District of North Carolina.

- Has experience practicing personal injury law and employment law. 
- Current member of the U.S. District Court and Middle District of North Carolina.
- Former member of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, and a member of the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.

Doug is from Alamance County. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Duke University, a master of business administration degree from Elon University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University. Doug is married to his wife, Julie, with whom they have two children together. He is a member of Grace Outreach Ministries. 

- Has experience practicing personal injury law and employment law. 

Member of the North Carolina Bar, Alamance County Bar, and a member of the U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina.

Previously served as a member of the Florida Bar, Orange County Bar, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.

- Member of the North Carolina Bar, Alamance County Bar, and a member of the U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina.
- Previously served as a member of the Florida Bar, Orange County Bar, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.

Doug was born and raised in Alamance County. He attended North Carolina Central University School of Law. He previously earned his master’s at Elon University in business administration. Doug is a member of Grace Outreach Ministries, and he and his wife Julie have two children together. 

Doug previously served as an assistant attorney general in the North Carolina Department of Justice. Prior, he worked as an attorney with the Smith Giles law firm in Graham.

Doug Green currently serves as a Court Judge for District 17 and was first appointed in February 2024. 

Doug practiced law in Florida for 16 years, where he handled personal injury cases and employment law.

Doug is currently a member of the North Carolina Bar, Alamance County Bar, and a member of the U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina.

- Doug practiced law in Florida for 16 years, where he handled personal injury cases and employment law.
- Doug is currently a member of the North Carolina Bar, Alamance County Bar, and a member of the U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina.

From the candidate’s website, “My motivation to serve as Judge in District Court is rooted in my deep commitment to children. Growing up in Alamance County, I was keenly aware of the varying circumstances children experience in our community... I always center the well-being of children so that they have the greatest chance of growing up safe and healthy with as many opportunities to thrive as possible.”

- From the candidate’s website, “My motivation to serve as Judge in District Court is rooted in my deep commitment to children. Growing up in Alamance County, I was keenly aware of the varying circumstances children experience in our community... I always center the well-being of children so that they have the greatest chance of growing up safe and healthy with as many opportunities to thrive as possible.”

Doug was born and raised in Alamance County. He attended North Carolina Central University School of Law. He previously earned his master’s at Elon University in business administration. He is a member of Grace Outreach Ministries in Mebane. Doug and his wife Julie have two children together. 

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 